R | Installation

Install R

Let’s install the newest version of R. This data software is contributed to and maintained by people all around the world. It lets you perform data analysis like you’re writing a recipe for chocolate chip cookies. Once you’ve written your favorite recipe you can use it over and over again and share it with your collaborators.

Install R

1. Open your web browser and navigate to R’s download page -> CRAN.
2. Choose your operating system from the top. Or use the shortcuts below.
   • WINDOWS go here: Windows
   • MAC go here: Mac
     • Scroll down and download the highest numbered file (ex. R-3.5.0.pkg)
   • LINUX go here: Linux
3. Open the file and install with the default options.

Install RStudio

Now let’s install the newest version of RStudio. This is the handy user interface we use to write R scripts and keep our projects organized. It isn’t required to use R, but it makes things easier.

Install RStudio

1. Open your web browser and navigate to www.rstudio.com.
2. Choose your operating system and download the newest version.
3. Open the file and install with the default options.
4. You are officially ready.

Do a happy dance!